Similarities between Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome between their religions, philosophy, role of women,?

The Romans borrowed the Greeks polytheistic religion. They changed the gods' names. The Greeks tried a variety of governments including a limited democracy. The Romans also tried different types focusing more on republics and dictatorships. The Greeks were not a unified people in ancient times. It did expand and spread Hellenistic views under Alexander the Great. The Romans created one of the most powerful empires. Although both groups accepted slavery as a fact of life, the Romans accepted some foreigners and gave them citizenship. Women were 2nd class citizens in both societies. Wealthier women in Rome though had control over the house and all the slaves. Since so many men were away serving in the military, their wives had a lot of independence.  more